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Learning by doing nothing They say that each of the Hawaiian Islands has its own personality, and it did not take more than a few hours for me to figure out the character of Kaua’i. Just ask any Hawaiian and you will get schooled on their state. As I traveled the island, I was amazed [...]

Boutique Style and Comfort at the Crossroads of WeHo and Beverly Hills Elan Hotel is a rare find in Los Angeles – lodging smack-dab in the middle of some of the city’s most desirable attractions – yet reasonably priced. For a luxury boutique hotel at the crossroads of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, one would [...]

Redondo Beach's boutique hotel offers vacationers what they want from a waterfront hotel The pool is the thing for kids, when it comes to a hotel. Parents want the serenity, views and convenience. Imagine getting all of that at once, as in a hotel located nearby all the attractions you want to visit, with a [...]

LA’s legendary Pink Dot rises again with fresh fare and more products on demand Expect to see more of those adorable polka-dotted VW bugs on LA's side streets, as Pink Dot is buzzing again. The LA-unique uber-convenience delivery service that delivers milk, baby wipes, or even a casual dinner to your door, within minutes, is expanding [...]

Traveling light in the tech-heavy luxury crossover The approximate three-hour drive from Los Angeles to San Diego can stretch to four or more hours, in the wrong conditions, like on a Friday after work, but in the Cadillac XT5 (2019 model starting at $41,695), even the peak of rush hour is comfortable and pleasurable ride. [...]

A short list of best places to visit around the city called America's finest Before I moved to Southern California, I asked some natives advice on where to live. They told me pros and cons of the major cities, but no one had anything bad to say about San Diego. The more time I spend [...]

An epicurean journey across India, from street food to haute India cuisine Forget everything you know about Indian food when you step into Tumbi. On a trendy stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard, where a common Indian restaurant would not survive the what’s-next Westsider crowd, this upscale craft Indian kitchen is bustling, even on a typically slow [...]

Taking it easy while roughing it Many of my fondest childhood memories are from summer camp -- minus the time a huge hairy spider jumped onto my sleeping bag. That traumatizing incident aside, I loved camping as a kid; but as I have gotten older, and dare I say more delicate, my favorite thing about [...]

A warm Italian welcoming and abudanza awaits at Santa Monica's North Italia restaurant From first blush I liked North Italia. And yes, that is an allusion to the fine list of vino, but first, let’s talk atmosphere. On a Friday night, the place was bustling. The vibe was lively and friendly. Like a hot night [...]